Dibu Martínez's saves in Argentina's World Cup final loss to Spain

Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez delivered a heroic performance in the 2026 World Cup final, thwarting Spain's attacks for 106 minutes. The Aston Villa keeper's exceptional saves kept the scoreline at 0-0 for over an hour and a half, demonstrating his vital role in the match.

Martínez's reflexes were tested repeatedly, notably when he flew to his left to deny Lamine Yamal's shot from a free-kick near the end of regulation time, pushing the ball to a corner. Even in extra time, he responded with crucial interventions, including a header deflection and a firm stop from a shot taken from the edge of the area by Nico Williams.

Earlier in the second half, around the 80th minute, Martínez again showcased his prowess by diving to save a cross intended for Aymeric Laporte. He managed to catch the ball cleanly without a rebound. In the first half, he also comfortably handled a powerful shot from Mikel Oyarzabal, ensuring Argentina remained in contention until the final whistle.